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Activity block

To embed an activity block


  • Add a label or Edit an existing label.
  • Expand the text editor toolbar and click the HTML icon </> to edit the HTML code.
  • Copy and paste the HTML code below.
  • Click the HTML icon again to exit HTML edit mode.
  • Add your activity instructions inside the coloured block.
  • Save and return to course.

Activity

HTML code:

<div class="aBlock-activity">
<h3>Activity</h3>
<h4>Activity Title</h4>
<p>Description of activity</p>
</div>

See also:

Sample usage:

  • Perfect to house a Week 1 activity where students are asked to introduce themselves in a forum

Activity or Resource 1 (Add)

  • To add any new content, use the Add an activity or resource link at the bottom of each Section or Topic

 add an activity or resource.

  • When clicked the menu of all activities and resources is shown.

activity and resource menu.

  • From here you can click on the activity or resource you wish to add. 
  • The activity or resource will be added and you will be taken to the edit setting page to adjust as required.

For more information see:

Activity or Resource 2 (Indent)

Mainly for use when you want an activity or resource to appear related to/part of an item above.

  • Click on the three dots menu three dots menu on the right of the activity or resource 
  • Select the Move Right option.

Edit - Move right.

For more information see:

Adding / Embeding Video

YouTube videos:
  1. Add/edit a Text and media area
  2. Add the Video Activity Block
  3. Find the video you wish to embed and click on the Share button.
  4. Click on the embed option


  1. Copy the embed code
  2. Click on the HTML code button
  3. Paste it under the <p>Description of activity</p> code
  4. Click on the HTML code button again to return to the normal view and check the video is displaying correctly.
  5. Save your Text and media area

Announcement 1 (create)

To create an announcement


  • Go to the Announcement forum in your course. By default, it appears on the Home/Welcome page.
  • Click to open the forum, and then click Add a new topic.
  • Title your announcement and type your message to students. Note that you can also attach a file.
  • Click Post to forum.
See also:
  • Announcement 2 (edit or schedule)


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